Renowned as one of the greatest techno DJ/producers to get behind the decks and as a pioneer in Slovenian dance music, Umek has helped define the realms of EDM far beyond just techno. He was a driving force in helping build the rave scene in Germany and Eastern Europe back in the early ’90s. Umek is also responsible for co-founding the highly influential techno labels Recycled Loops, Astrodisco, and 1605 – Sixteenofive. Since then, Umek has become a recognizable name all over the globe playing festivals world-wide and carrying out his residencies in Ibiza. Today Umek frequents DJ Mag’s Top 100 chart and is often a best seller on Beatport. On top of that, he recently won Best Beatport Artist in 2011 by staff pick, showing us that while he stays true to his original techno sound, Umek still remains a favorite among the newer generation. Our Ibiza representative, Shea Hausen got a chance to speak with the talented Umek. Check out the interview after the jump! [Read more...]